Sequential pattern...for brake lights...why is it that some frown upon its use?

[Reap]

My bad. I reread your post and understand where you are coming from. You are correct about inattentive drivers but there are circumstances that even the best of us might have an issue reacting too. In that fraction of a second I want and need to see a solid red light. Anything would be distracting.

You are correct.

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[Bikeman315]

How about if all of the lights come on at the same time, but they go off sequentially? Like what Ford is doing with the turn signals of the Mach-e?

Those look like the 4 way flashers since both sides are coming on at the same time.

 

[DogNPony]

I'm pretty sure the turn signals behave the same way, only one side at a time.

 

[WaffleMix]

At the end of the day does it matter? People dont see brake lights anyway cause they are on their cell phone or yelling at kids or like some idiots watching netflix in the car while driving. But lets blame the brake lights

My daughter told me she was watching Netflix while driving.....I was PISSED1 I told her what is wrong with her and that is extremely dangerous and unsafe! Her reply was and now get ready for the real kicker, she stated to me in these exact words “its no different than texting on a cell phone while driving” that really got me heated. She is 24, and it took someone breaking into her car before she started locking the doors of her car which I always tell her to do, anyway sorry for going off topic but you’re right, people just don’t pay attention until something happens. Oh I was on the highway and this elderly lady in a mini van was swerving in and out of her lane next to me, I look over and she was on two cell phones at the same time! I swear Florida drivers.....RIP

 

[Balr14]

If you modify your tail lights/brake lights you face a possible lawsuit if somebody hits you. They can claim all sorts of BS reasons why your lights are the reason they hit you and you will have to prove otherwise. If you leave them stock they can only sue the car manufacturer.

 

[NoVaGT]

At the end of the day does it matter? People dont see brake lights anyway cause they are on their cell phone or yelling at kids or like some idiots watching netflix in the car while driving. But lets blame the brake lights

Liability. It's all about liability.

Mess with your brake lights, get rear-ended, and your coverage can be denied. Your insurance adjuster can deny the claim due to tinting and other modifications.

Plus.....it's just a dumb idea. And heavily federally regulated.

 

[TexasRebel]

Not to mention those other lights are amber not red.

Not on the rear of the US spec S550. All red, no amber.

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